Dorsey Captures Georgia Governor Nomination
Hon Hugh M Dorsey former Fulton County solicitor general won the Georgia gubernatorial nomination in Tuesdays primary. He swept Carroll County with 2112 votes while Dr Hardman had 804 and Gov Harris 432. Across the state Dorsey led in about 101 counties with Harris carrying around thirty counties and Hardman and Pottle a few each. He will be nominated at the Macon convention and seated as governor on the fourth Wednesday in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh M. Dorsey
Fulton County
Georgia
Carroll County
Hardman
Harris
Mr. Pottle
Dorsey
Macon
Pottle
Bagwell and Beck Win for the Legislature
Rev J M Bagwell and Hon I N Beck will be Carroll county's representatives in the next legislature. Bagwell led with 1427 votes, Beck 1168, followed by L N Spence with 1155, a 13 vote margin. District returns and consolidated results detail governor, solicitor, and representatives races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Bagwell
N. P. Beck
Carrol County
Death of Little Child Dims Temple Family Tragedy
A three year old daughter of Mr A A McCain died at home near Temple on Sunday and was buried Monday afternoon at Asbury graveyard. Funeral services were conducted by Rev J M D Stallings.
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A. A. McCain
Temple Sunday
Asbury
J. M. D. Stallings
Roop thanks voters of Coweta circuit for support
G E Roop writes to voters thanking them for splendid support in the recent primary and courtesies during the campaign. He pledges to serve with fidelity and ability as elected and to merit approval and confidence from the voters of the Coweta circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coweta
Weaver
G. E. Roop
Delegates Named for Convention at Macon
Hon W Q Perry, chairman of the democratic executive committee, has named delegates to the convention in Macon on Sept 26. The list includes Buford Boykin Carrollton chairman Dr E G Kirby Tyus Willis Smith Carrollton J M Moore Villa Rica D W Maynard Clem Dr C W Roberts Hulett J M Garrett Carrollton L H Jackson Lowell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Q. Perry
Democratic Executive Committee
Macon
Buford Boykin
Carrollton
E.G. Kirby
Tyus
Willis Smith
J. M. Moore
Villa Rica
D. W. Maynard
Clem
C. W. Roberts
Hulett
J. M. Garrett
L. H. Jackson
Lowell
For Sale or Trade: Forty Acre Farm Near Carrollton
One farm containing forty acres one mile from Carrollton city limits, well improved with full conveniences. Will sell or trade reasonable. Write or see D H Cagle Carrollton R 3. Strayed from my home Wednesday night one black sow with small white spots weight about 14 pounds. Wadle Shaw.
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Carrollton
D. H. Cagle
Carrollton City Primary Election Slated Saturday
Polls will open at 9 am and close at 4 pm Saturday in Carrollton. Officials expect a quiet city election with only one day left to voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton City
Delegates Named To Congressional Convention In Warm Springs
The list shows delegates selected to attend the congressional convention in Warm Springs on Saturday September 23 to nominate Judge W C Adamson for a fourth district seat. County chairmen and numerous names including E Roop, E T Steed, Ralph Meeks, J A Mandes ville, J M Note Oscar Fielder, Gene Durrett, Lambert, Cole, Hy Piten, R A Lively, J H Jones, Geo W Davenport, and many others are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warm Springs
W. C. Adamson
W. C. Pe E. Roop
E. T. Steed
M. 1Catia
Ralph Meeks
J. A. Mandesville
W. J. Millican
H. J. Reaves L
WH. Hurst
B. FP. Bug
O Watkins J. Jones
J. H. Jones
Geo
W. Daveenport
J.D. Powell C. M Speueil
A. Brock
J. Hearn
W. T. Sons
W. JL
John Fh. Spence
Geo W. Harper
McLendon
J. Harr
A. H. Hinesley
L D C Meeting Sept 20 in Library Reading Room
The Annie Whiter Chapter LL D C ends its 1916 17 year with a meeting in the library reading room on Wednesday afternoon September 20 at four. The session will discuss where the society meets during the year and will aim for full attendance.
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Annie Whier
LL. D. C
E. B. , Meadows
Mules Wanted in Carrot Saturday by Hutson Mule Co
J H Couch will be in Carrot Saturday September 16 to buy mules at Arr & Fleming stables for Hutson Mule Co of Carrot.
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J. H. Couch
Carrot
Ap Starr & Fleming
Hutson Mule Co
Mules Wanted at Carrollton Stable Sale
Mules will be bought at Bledsoe's stables in Carrollton on Saturday September 23. W A Potts of Nowan Ga advertises the mule buying event and invites sellers to present their stock.
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Bledsoe
Carrollton
W. A. Potts
Nowan Ga
Prudential Life Policy Settles Promptly After Death
The Prudential Life Insurance policy sold by agent J H Barron is praised for rapid settlement after the death of M Bradley. The claim was paid within a week of his passing.
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Prudential ‘Life Insurance Gar
J. H. Barron
M. Bradley
Roop Chosen Solicitor General Coweta Circuit
Hon. C. F. Roop of Carrollton will be the next solicitor general of the Coweta circuit after a campaign with Henry Reeves of LaGrange. Roop carried Carroll Heard and Coweta. Reeves won Meriwether and Troup. Roop's aggregate majority was 541 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. FE. Roop
Carrollton
Coweta
Petia
Henry Reeves
LaGrange
Roop
Carroll
Heard
Cowetn
Merether
Troup
Eeves
Mmr
Ves
Tee Counties
Makhis
Roap Reeves
Carrol
Sowela Eriwether
State House Officials Re-Elected and Court Judges Lead
Several state house officials are re-elected with Brown and Brittain among those victorious. Comptroller Wright and railroad commissioners Candler and Prison Commissioner N N are noted as re-elected. New court seats show Bloodworth George Slems Jenkins among top leads, to be filled by convention.
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J. Brown
Price
AB Culture
Mit
Ehoners
Brown
Brittain
Wm. A. Wright
C. M. Candler
K Prison
W. J
Appeals
O. HS
Carroll Voted In Various State Races For Comptroller General
The excerpt lists votes for multiple state offices including Comptroller General Wm A Weight 1745 and E P Dobbs 1559, State Treasurer W J Speer 1326 and William J Eakes 1326, State Superintendent M L Brittain 1325 and Alex eese 1057, Prison Commissioner Davidson PD 1288, and other officials such as H M Stanley for Commerce and Labor and judges for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals totaling various candidate tallies.
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Wm. A. Weight
E. P. Dobbs
W. J. Speer
William J. Eakes
M. L. Brittain
Alex Eese
Luc¢ Davidson
E, Davidson
Price
J. J. Brown
Commerce and Labor
H. M. Stanley
Supreme Court
Wm. H. Fish
The
Marcus W. Beck
Judge Court of Appeals
Peyton L. Wade
R. B. Russell
Robert Hodges
J. M. Cunder
Charles Murphy Candler
James H. Peeples
J. A. Perry
James A. Perry
G. McLendon
Judges Court of Appeals
C. H. B. Bloodworth
A.W. Cozart
H. J. Fullbright
Walter F. George
John M. Graham
Geo. C. Grogan
John B. Hutcherson
W. Frank Jenkins
Henry S. Jones
John J. Kimzey
Roscoe Luke
L. RB. Skeen
Ae Stephens
M. J. Yeomans
Death of a Little Girl Etta Brock Dies of Typhoid
Miss Etta Brock twelve year old daughter of J F Brock living six miles east of town died Wednesday from typhoid fever and was buried Thursday at Pleasant View. Funeral services were held by Rev W W Roop. Ble ds oe Powers advertises seeking to buy a few good mules.
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Etta Brock
J. F. Brock
Pleasant View
W. W. Roop
Four Bales Ginned in Carroll to Sept
The gin report shows four bales of the 1916 crop ginned in Carroll County before Sept 1. Picking is underway and the public square will be packed with cotton soon if prices stay high as expected.
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Carrall County
McIntosh Reserve Chapter D A R Meeting Notes
The McIntosh Reserve Chapter D A R met at Miss Armiwine Slade's White Street home on Sept 1, 1916. Members discussed Lafayette's early American service, a tablet for Wa McIntosh, Charles Carroll, and George M. Troupe, and opposed gifting the McIntosh horse-block to the A M school. Committees were named and refreshments served. Next gathering with Mrs A A Simonton on Maple Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh Reserve
Armiwine Slade
White Street
Lafayette
America
Simonton
Mcintosh
Charles Carroll
George M. Troupe
Times
Court House
Carroll County
Georgia
Lester Slade
Almarine
A. A. Simonton
Maple, Street
Hayes Chambers Wedding Nears Congratulations
Miss Rayee Hayes and Mr Lawrence Chambers were married Tuesday evening with the ceremony led by Mr E T Steed. The bride is the daughter of Mr RK A Hayes and the groom a member of Chambers Bros. firm. Many friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
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Rayee Hayes
Mr. Lawrence Chambers
E. T. Steed
RK. A. Hayes
Chambers Bros
Indian motorcycle in first class shape twin cylinders
Roop Hardware Co advertises an Indian motorcycle described as first class in condition with twin cylinder engine. The listing notes affordable price and references brand details H and G alongside the dealer REAVES.
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Reaves
Roop Hardware Co
Notice mule sale in Carrollton by Ragsdale Co
Ragsdale Mule and Horse Co of Atlanta will send a representative to Carrollton on Saturday September 23 to buy mules aged four to ten. A small pocket-book containing three dimes a nickel and two or three pennies was lost Monday. Finder please return to Miss Mary Nell Fitts.
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Ragsdale Mule and Horse Co
Atlanta
Carrollton
Mary Nell Fitts
Rev Thomas to Conduct Episcopal Service Next Sunday
Kiev Thomas Duck of Atlanta will conduct the service at the Episcopal Church next Sunday at 11 o'clock. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Thomas
Episcopal Church
Kiev
Thomas Duck
Atlanta
Reasons for One Session in City Schools Debate
A list of arguments favors one school session over two. Advocates cite practicality, teacher availability, weather, health, and discipline concerns. They argue one session improves attendance, reduces trouble, and suits both students and mothers.
FOR SALE OBITUARY AND CLUB PROGRAM
FOR SALE One Buick roadster cheap in good condition. RHONE 448. PROGRAM FOR WOMAN'S CLUB SEPTEMBER 21 After the business session the following program will be given Music by Foster Reading by My Spfp Lanier Mrs E T Steed Address Federall prizefev iM Dodd Talk Why Jane Needs a Rest Room by Miss Edna Cook.
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Se’ Seee Ay Foster
Lanier
E. T. Steed
Fev
Im. Dodd
Jane
Edna’ Cook
Trustee Sale In the Matter of N A Williams Bankrupt
Public sale of notes and accounts belonging to the estate of bankrupt N A Williams. Wednesday September 18 1916 during legal hours at the Carroll County Georgia courthouse door. Trustee J Ogletree to conduct sale subject to referee confirmation with approximately 1800 dollars in assets.
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N. A. Williams
Eugene Spradlin
Georgia
Court House
Carroll County
J. Ogletree
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Bagwell and
Beck
Consolidated Election Returns
Flint Corner
Smithfield
Shiloh Bowdon
Nw Mexico
Roopville
Cross “Plains
Banning
Whitesburg
County Line
Hulett Serkeeneeeeat
Carroll, Heard and
Bledsoe. & Powers
Hayes-Chambers
Mbré
Rhone
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